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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits: Polygamy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many households of one family unit where there is one husband and more than one wife as a result of ceremonies performed outside the UK have been in receipt of benefits in (a) 2023, (b) 2024, and (c) 2025.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 9 June 2026 to Question UIN 4348.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10094
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Social security benefits Polygamy
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk